Thank you for supporting Florida’s paddling trails.
We’re grateful to our Individual and Family members. They are what keeps our organization afloat.
Individual and Family Memberships
The Florida Padding Trails Association is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit, all volunteer organization. Without our Volunteers and Members, the FPTA would not exist.
Please consider joining the FPTA.
Why Should I Join The Florida Paddling Trails Association (FPTA)?
To be part of a state-wide family of paddlers!
o You become part of a statewide network of paddlers and the businesses, clubs, agencies, and local communities that support
you.
o Connect with paddlers, and stay informed about paddling events, and new water trails through our newsletters and Facebook
page.
o Wear FPTA Merch to let others know you are part of the family!
TOGETHER, we provide grants to qualified outfitters who educate our next generation of paddlers and caretakers of Florida’s waterways.
o 20% of your membership and 40% of our merch/store sales goes directly to FPTA’s Taylor Howard Youth Paddling Fund.
With access to more than 11,000 miles of mapped waterways and 1,100 trails in Florida, we have,
without a doubt, the premier collection of places to paddle in the State.
o Find your next paddling adventure using our powerful search function (no ads!)
o Download/print accurate maps and information sheets, verified by experienced FPTA volunteers (FREE compared to All-Trails
$35.99 per year).
o Use the interactive launch site maps to locate details for paddle craft launch and boat ramp (directions, fees, bathroom facility)
information.
o Download FREE KMZ routes for your Garmin or In-Reach GPS.
Help us represent paddlers like you!
o FPTA Volunteers collaborate with state, city, and local agency partners, to provide professional advice for developing dedicated
paddle craft launch sites and campsites.
o FPTA works with communities to develop and showcase their water trails; properly managed ecotourism is a win for paddlers
and local economies.
Your membership supports the machine that runs our awesome website, merch/store, and other important administrative costs.
Members-Only benefits
Receive FPTA Member-only invitation and a discounted rate on local and state-wide FPTA paddling, education events, including FPTA’s Annual PaddleFest and the Circumnavigational Trail Reunion.
Get direct access to our FPTA Region Directors, who are experienced and knowledgeable, and can answer your paddling-related questions.
Take advantage of Members-only discounts at many of our Business Partners.
FPTA members can tap into FPTA’s network of coastal “trail angel” support while embarking on Florida’s 1,515-mile Circumnavigational Saltwater Paddling Trail.
Free posting of used paddlecraft in our new Classified Ads feature on the website.
Paddle with a purpose! FPTA offers paddlers an opportunity to give back to their sport, the environment, and the communities along the water trails we enjoy exploring.
o Join the FPTA Team; use your talents to fill volunteer opportunities and help us grow.
o Join other dedicated FPTA members/volunteers supporting Earth Day and local waterway cleanup events, and building/maintenance of
CT campsites.